Dark Orchid vs Hidden DNA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
79%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Orchid takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dark OrchidChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Hidden DNAChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark Orchid3/4
Hidden DNA1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hidden DNA
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Orchid
- Value for money
- Dark Orchid
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Orchid
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark OrchidAmouroudHidden DNAIpseityWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 294 votes
Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
236 votes
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHidden DNA
SillageDark Orchid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark OrchidBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
floral100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match79%Very similar · both floral, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeCitrusesSicilian Bergamot
Heart
Black OrchidYlang-YlangLotusJasmine
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodIncenseVanilla
Top
Black GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineCitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
SpicesBlack OrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
PatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBlack Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,623
PerfumerCecile Hua
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#71,703
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDark OrchidHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouroud Dark Orchid is a dense, incense-heavy scent built around black orchid and exotic florals. It creates a bold presence, ideal for evening wear during cold months. This unisex fragrance balances creamy sandalwood against dark, resinous notes, resulting in a complex, polarizing profile that demands confidence fro…
Reviews →Hidden DNA by Ipseity is a dense oriental woody blend that balances floral weight against balsamic warmth. It opens with a burst of black gardenia and bergamot before settling into a heart of black orchid and spice. This unisex scent suits those who prefer heavy, assertive profiles during the cooler months or for even…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dark Orchid or Hidden DNA?
Dark Orchid takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Orchid is rated 3.72/5 from 294 votes; Hidden DNA is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dark Orchid for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Hidden DNA for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Orchid or Hidden DNA?
They last about the same: Hidden DNA 80/100, Dark Orchid 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dark Orchid or Hidden DNA?
Dark Orchid projects furthest (Dark Orchid 75/100, Hidden DNA 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Orchid and Hidden DNA smell similar?
Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Bergamot.
Is Dark Orchid or Hidden DNA better for summer or winter?
Hidden DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Orchid and Hidden DNA?
Dark Orchid has top notes of Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Black Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla. Hidden DNA has top notes of Black Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Black Orchid, Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood.
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